Effectiveness of Contraceptive Counseling of Women Following an Abortion in Recife, Brasil: a Randomized Controlled Intervention Study.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Post Abortion Care
- Sponsor
- Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira
- Enrollment
- 246
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Correct Use of the Method
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 15 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether contraceptive counseling is effective on acceptance and use of methods in women following an abortion.
Detailed Description
Contraceptive counseling is considered an essential component of post abortion care (PAC) programmes and it is recommended to prevent unintended pregnancies and unsafe, repeated abortions. Indeed, most maternal deaths related to unsafe abortions could be prevented by expanding and improving family planning provision.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Within the first 10 days (plus or minus 5 days) after an abortion
- •Live in Recife or whereabouts in Recife(Brazil)
Exclusion Criteria
- •Clinical diagnosis of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
- •Women HIV positive
- •Psychiatric pathology
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Correct Use of the Method
Time Frame: within the first 6 months after intervention
the correct use was considerer by each methods according the prescription.
Contraceptive Acceptability and Use of Contraceptives During the 6-month Follow-up
Time Frame: after the contraceptive counseling and during the 6-month follow
The acceptability and the use of contraceptives during the follow-up period was defined as just "yes" or "no"
Chosen Contraceptive Method After Counseling
Time Frame: after the contraceptive counseling
the type of contraceptive methods chosen by women following after counseling
Secondary Outcomes
- Satisfaction With the Used Contraceptive Method(During the 6-month Follow-up)
- Pregnancies Among All Women(within the first six months after intervention)